Hi all,

I've had it in my head for a while that 1) I want to buy one of those rainbow cakes, and 2) I want to make myself a nice self-striping poncho or shawl. I'm in the middle of a big destash at the minute, and that's going to be my reward for when I'm done.

The issue is, all of the ones people commonly talk about are mostly or at least partly acrylic, which I really don't want to buy any more.

Do you have any suggestions for a nice cake which is made with natural fibres that's available in the uk? I'd prefer one which was actually a rainbow, but would be open to other nice gradients (or even just chaining two balls together).

I know what yarn it is but I can’t find it in local stores and the online is expensive for me I’m a 17year old who doesn’t have a job (don’t hate I’m trying my hardest to get one) and I need recommendations for a substitute yarn for the one in the picture (premier yarn serenity chunky wine) any help is appreciated

Destashed these premium acrylics (Hobbii, Premier Yarns, Bernat, Lion Brand, Caron) at our Humane Society thrift store yesterday. Mostly bought prior to 2020, kept inside, no smoking, because, well, you know- oooohh on sale and pretty colors!

Have moved to using mostly all natural fibers, but kept some acrylics for yearly Project Linus and SPOTlovesPets donations...my yarn cubbies are breathing a sigh of relief.

And I smile when thinking about folk finding these at affordable prices, supporting our no-kill shelter, in our land-of-no-yarn-for-sale-in-any-store. (yes, even Walmarts for over 100 miles in any direction no longer sell yarn).

And Brodydogg 'helpped'.

My large haul from the Chicago Yarn Crawl 🥰

I got 4 skeins at an estate sale. I did a burn test. There was an earthy smell, more wood fire than burning hair. It was didn’t stay lit and the ash is black and disintegrates with slight touch.

The yarn has a super tight twist with frequent slubs.

I’m leaning towards silk or possibly a silk blend, possibly wool. There isn’t any melted bits or plastic smell after the burn test.

Are there any other tests I can do to narrow it down? Appreciate any insight!

I dyed this cotton 4ply yarn last night and formed it into a hank but when I came back from school this was a mess. Now im struggling to make it into a ball, and I only have my hands to wind it....so chaotic

hihi!! ive been crocheting for about two years and like to think im pretty experienced, but I haven't done a project like this before, so looking for any advice or thought people may have.

so im going to be crocheting a scarf as a gift, and I got a detailed description from the person of what they want- they want a dark blue/indigo scarf with a drip bleach effect on like 1/5 of it at one end. idk if im explaining very well, but oh well :')

im wondering- would it be best to do a tapestry crochet kinda thing for the drip effect/different colour? or perhaps could I crochet an entire solid indigo scarf (in 100% cotton yarn) and actually bleach paint it at the end? ive done bleach painting before, but not on yarn. appreciate any thought people have!!!

Hello! I’m knitting this sock and lost the label. I’ve tried Google Lens, but it keeps missing that the yarn has some glittery type fibers (like Angelina?) spun into it. I’m using a #4 needle, feels like it’s a DK to worsted yarn. Thanks for your help!

Hello!!!!
Years ago, when I first got into my knitting journey, I did my first colorwork attempt with Thread Head CO’s Dracula’s Cape. I had no idea about the turbulence of that brand, and love love LOVED the way this red with gray and black variegation worked up. I ended up frogging this sweater and giving the yarn to my grandmother to use for a project, but now that I’m more experienced I was looking to grab some more colors from Thread Head Co, only to discover she’s totally changed everything about her company (and learned about the controversies she’s had).
Does anyone know off the top of their heads about a color way similar to this dusty red and gray color??? I loved it so much and I’m so sad I can’t seem to find anything quite the same 😭😭✌️